Apart from the combo the idea is to throw small damage with the vampires, not caring if they die because of Kalastria Highborn's ability, which also works nicely with bone splinters. Sudden Spoiling and Dash Hopes are both used to keep you opponent down in early game. Mid-game Vampire Nocturnus comes out and everything is that little bit bigger to help finish them off.

September 5, 2012
5:58 a.m.

Thank you so much for your suggestions, I really appreciate your time. I understand the appeal of Blade of the Bloodchief though I think in a quick deck the advantage of it may be outweighed by the time it takes to play and attach it. I think the need for creature pumping beyond Vampire Nocturnes is questionable as this is very much about early game. Most of this decks power lies in it's ability to course indirect damage, attacking even if your opponents creatures overpower yours due to Kalastria Highborn ability. Sudden Spoiling and Bone Splinters allows for creature removal and Dash Hopes allows for countering larger creatures and cards that may counter the the combo, or again coursing indirect damage to you opponent.

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2x Death's&emsp13;Shadow

2x Doom&emsp13;Blade

2x Exquisite&emsp13;Blood

2x Guul&emsp13;Draz&emsp13;Vampire

2x Rite&emsp13;of&emsp13;Consumption

2x Ruthless&emsp13;Cullblade

4x Sign&emsp13;in&emsp13;Blood

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